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Keowee Hydro Station, a two-unit 157-megawatt hydropower plant in Seneca, S.C., recently celebrated its 50th anniversary (April 2021) of generating clean, reliable energy for the Carolinas. The station is part of Duke Energy’s Keowee-Toxaway Project,...

Earth Day began in 1970 as a “teach-in” to educate communities about the importance of the environment. Like Earth Day, what would become the nuclear fleet for Duke Energy was just emerging. While the connection between Earth Day and Duke Energy’s fleet...

Editor's note: This article was originally published on March 27, 2012. It has been revised, updated and republished. Nuclear energy accounts for almost 50% of the Carolinas electricity with zero carbon emissions.Through the fission process, our highly...

What do nuclear energy and St. Patrick’s Day have in common? They both celebrate green! On St. Patrick’s Day, it’s hard not to be in a green state of mind. This year, when you reach for that green shirt, embrace your inner Irish and think “green” by...

Out of sight, out of mind. Unless you work for an electric utility, you probably don’t think a lot about where your electricity comes from. But, you should. More than a quarter of the electricity Duke Energy generates comes from a unique source –...

It takes an electron microscope to see an atom, but you can learn about the parts of one from the comfort of your driveway. Learn the basics of an atom, then watch the video below to make learning come to life. Send your Energetic Chalk Drawing photos or videos through private or direct message for a chance to be featured on our social media channels.

While most of us are very familiar with and even proud of our system of measurement, the U.S. customary units, we are taking a moment to celebrate National Metric Day by recognizing something that is a big part of our lives. Most of us use this every day and are fairly familiar with it. Whether talking about that new microwave you purchased or which lightbulb to buy, the metric system is very important. The unit of measurement we’re talking about is the WATT!

Lake Keowee holds the cool, clear mountain waters that comprise the headwaters of the Savannah River basin. With 18,500 surface acres and 300 miles of shoreline, as well as Duke Energy’s Oconee Nuclear Station, Keowee Hydro Station and Jocassee Pumped...

There is growing consensus in the U.S. that nuclear energy is valuable – and not necessarily from groups you would expect. Why is the nuclear narrative shifting?

Family. A favorite hobby. Your pet. When you think of the things you love, a power source is likely not at the top of your list – if it’s on your list at all. But, maybe our nation’s largest source of carbon-free electricity – nuclear energy – should be...